It was unreasonable, and "somewhat extreme", for a manager to request an employee meeting at short notice, via text message, and without mentioning its reason, a commission has ruled in a workers' compensation dispute.
In this HR Daily Premium webinar, Hynes Legal director Kristin Duff will discuss the key issues and risks HR practitioners must consider before outsourcing or offshoring work. Premium members should click through to request a complimentary pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access.
Do all organisations need a distinct bullying policy? What should an employer do when a worker wants to withdraw a complaint? How should employers deal with the fallout from a bullying investigation? A specialist answers these questions and more.
The traits people seek in prospective employers vary greatly depending on their chosen professions, according to new research by an employer branding specialist.
Three workers who spent time congregating and socialising when they should have been working were unfairly dismissed, a commission has found in laying some of the blame with management.
In a webinar on 11 August, hear how to use neuroscience principles to build self-confidence in employees and help them manage stress, and assist them to develop and maintain new habits. Premium members should click through to request a complimentary pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access or register as a casual attendee.
Leaders can learn "very valuable things" from their employees and competitors by changing the way they approach interactions, according to an executive communication coach.
All employers should consider putting in place a workplace s-xual harassment prevention plan, even though such plans are only expressly prescribed in one jurisdiction, according to a risk management expert.
Recent events have shone a spotlight on whistleblowing, placing employers firmly on notice that their response to a protected disclosure could be subject to intense scrutiny. Watch this webcast to understand the role HR plays in this challenging space.
